Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of “vote chori” during a debate on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha. He cited cases of duplicate voter entries in Haryana and Bihar, and said the Election Commission was acting under government influence. Gandhi claimed a Brazilian woman’s photo appeared 22 times in Haryana’s voter list and that over one lakh duplicate names were found in Bihar. He questioned why the Chief Justice was removed from the panel that selects Election Commissioners. Gandhi also accused the RSS and BJP of “capturing” key institutions. The BJP and Election Commission have denied all his allegations. (PC: NDTV)

At least 22 people died after a fire broke out in a seven-storey office building in Jakarta on Tuesday. Police said the blaze began when a battery exploded on the first floor. Many workers were having lunch when the fire spread quickly through the upper floors. Most victims were women, and many are believed to have died from smoke inhalation. Fire crews used 28 engines and 100 personnel to rescue trapped workers, with dramatic scenes from aerial ladders. The fire has been put out, but teams are still searching the top floors. The building houses a company that makes and operates drones.

Akshaye Khanna is earning major praise for his role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. The actor, long seen as one of Bollywood’s most underrated performers, has become the centre of conversations after his intense and controlled performance. Earlier this year, his work in Chhava brought him back into the spotlight, and Dhurandhar has pushed him even further. Khanna plays a feared Karachi gangster with calm power and sharp presence. Critics say he brings rare depth and balance to the film. His recent choices, from Section 375 to Drishyam 2, show a strong new phase in his career. (PC: X)

The Centre has issued a strong warning to IndiGo after days of flight chaos left thousands of passengers stranded. Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu told Parliament that “no airline, however large, will be allowed to cause hardship to passengers,” stressing that safety rules cannot be ignored. IndiGo’s cancellations began after new pilot rest rules came into force. The DGCA has cut IndiGo’s winter schedule by 5% and sent showcause notices to its top leaders. The minister said refunds and passenger support are being monitored. He added that the government will push more competition to improve safety and service. (PC: NDTV)

IndiGo cancelled nearly 500 flights on Tuesday, with Delhi and Bengaluru the worst affected. In response, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) directed the airline to reduce 5% of its winter schedule. Other affected cities include Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad. The MoCA deployed 10 officials to monitor airport operations and will hold a review meeting with airline executives, including IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers. The DGCA is also examining the disruptions. IndiGo said it has returned over 4,500 misplaced bags, arranged thousands of hotel rooms and transport for stranded passengers, and is working to restore full operations. (PC: India Today)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as “foreign terrorist organizations.” The order instructs state agencies to block them from receiving contracts, employment, or funding from the state. Neither group is recognized as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government. CAIR, one of the largest Muslim civil rights groups in the U.S., said it plans to sue DeSantis, calling the order unconstitutional and defamatory. The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt, says it renounced violence decades ago. This follows a similar move by Texas last month. (PC: ABC News)

Fresh fighting has broken out along the Thailand-Cambodia border, breaking a ceasefire agreed only weeks ago. At least three Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians have died since Monday. Both sides blame each other for starting the clashes. Thailand has carried out airstrikes, while Cambodia says Thai forces fired into civilian areas. Tension has been rising for months over a long-running border dispute linked to an ancient temple. A peace deal backed by former US President Donald Trump is now stalled, and talks have broken down. Travel warnings are in place for all border areas as violence continues.

The BCCI has released the final list of 350 players for the IPL 2026 auction. The event will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The pool includes 240 Indian and 110 overseas players. There are 224 uncapped Indian players and 14 uncapped overseas players. Ten teams will fight for 77 slots, including 31 for overseas names. Forty players have chosen the highest base price of ₹2 crore. Only Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi are in this bracket from India. Quinton de Kock is a surprise entry after being released by KKR. Strong bidding battles are expected. (PC: India Today)

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has ordered the demolition of the Romeo Lane beach shack in Vagator. The shack is owned by Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who also run the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora. A fire at the nightclub on Saturday night killed 25 people, including staff and tourists. Police said the Luthra brothers left for Phuket early Sunday morning. A lookout notice is active, and Indian agencies are working with Thai officials to track them. Five people linked to the club’s operations have been arrested as the investigation continues. (PC: HT)

India’s aviation regulator has ordered IndiGo to cut its flight schedule by 5% after days of major disruptions. The move will reduce about 115 daily flights, mainly on busy routes. IndiGo must submit a new schedule by Wednesday. The airline faced thousands of delays and cancellations due to crew shortages caused by new pilot rest rules that began on November 1. IndiGo admitted it misjudged how many pilots it needed. The DGCA has started an inquiry and issued notices to IndiGo’s top leaders. Temporary relaxations have been given till February 10 to help IndiGo stabilise its operations. (PC: X)